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Are There Any Bible Verses About Procrastination?

updated on May 14, 2022May 16, 2022Leave a Comment on Are There Any Bible Verses About Procrastination?

     Have you ever looked for the word procrastinate in the Bible? Maybe you were disappointed when you didn’t find it. While it’s true that the word procrastinate is not actually found in the Bible, I believe that there are many Bible verses about procrastination and using our time wisely, and I have several verses and passages …

One in a Million | The Ruby Stories

updated on May 6, 2022May 9, 20224 Comments on One in a Million | The Ruby Stories

     There are so many people in the world. This was the thought Ruby had as she looked around from her seat on a bench in the grocery store. She was waiting for her mom to finish shopping, passing the time by watching the people come and go.      An elderly couple exited …

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10 Ways to Get Motivation and Start to Work

updated on April 30, 2022May 2, 20222 Comments on 10 Ways to Get Motivation and Start to Work

     Do you ever think to yourself, “If I only had the motivation, I could get so much done.” Well, today we are going to talk about 10 ways to get motivation. Some of these you may have heard before, but keep reading. There may be some new angles you haven’t thought about before! …

Proverbs 31:23 Serving in Love

Simple Ways the Proverbs 31 Woman Supports Her Men (Proverbs 31:23)

updated on March 18, 2022April 25, 20222 Comments on Simple Ways the Proverbs 31 Woman Supports Her Men (Proverbs 31:23)

     This is the verse where some of you probably wonder what you could learn from it. Some of you may even be thinking, “I don’t have a husband, so this verse isn’t applicable to me.” I think there’s more to it than first meets the eye. Even if you don’t have a husband, …

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6 More Simple Scripture Memory Tips

on April 18, 2022April 18, 20222 Comments on 6 More Simple Scripture Memory Tips

     Are you wondering how to memorize Scripture and what the key is? Let me tell you what one of the keys is. Variety! True, one method may work well for you, but it’s also easy to get stuck and not keep making good progress. That’s when it is good to switch things up …

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A Letter Sent is Stationary Saved | The Ruby Stories

updated on April 12, 2022April 11, 2022Leave a Comment on A Letter Sent is Stationary Saved | The Ruby Stories

     Ruby stretched out full length on the couch and let out a sigh of contented coziness. She opened the book she was in the middle of and eagerly began to read. About halfway through the chapter, she looked up when Amber came into the room. Amber was carrying her tiny turquoise paisley clipboard, …

Why am I overwhelmed? Find peace in the chaos.

Why Am I Overwhelmed? 10 Reasons Why

on April 4, 2022April 4, 20224 Comments on Why Am I Overwhelmed? 10 Reasons Why

     Why am I always overwhelmed? Do you ever find yourself wondering that? There can be a lot of things in life that make us feel overwhelmed. Sometimes, those things are out of our control. But, there are many areas where we can do things to make life simpler and less stressful. Let’s look …

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Creating a Simple and Feminine Wardrobe (Proverbs 31:22)

updated on March 28, 2022March 28, 20224 Comments on Creating a Simple and Feminine Wardrobe (Proverbs 31:22)

     Is there a particular style of clothing that you love to wear but have trouble finding? There is for me too. Dresses. I am fairly tall, so finding long, flowy dresses I can wear is not easy. Recently I found one that fit me perfectly, and it was like getting a special gift …

Answering the Tags

Ruby Interviews Bethany | The Ruby Stories

updated on March 12, 2022March 14, 2022Leave a Comment on Ruby Interviews Bethany | The Ruby Stories

     It’s a special day here on the blog! Bethany was tagged by her friend Alyssa, who blogs at Seeking The Timeless Anchor. Bethany wanted me (Ruby) to conduct the interview with her, and I was happy to oblige. So, let’s get past the preliminaries and get started! Rules Thank the blogger who nominated …

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6 Simple Tips to Memorize Scripture and Help You Begin Today

updated on April 18, 2022March 7, 2022Leave a Comment on 6 Simple Tips to Memorize Scripture and Help You Begin Today

     Do you think Scripture memory is hard? Boring? Well, I agree that it can be hard, but there are so many ways that you can make it easier and more enjoyable. Instead of viewing it as a chore, we want to take delight in soaking up God’s Word, right? I think that using …

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7 Simple Ways to Be Prepared

updated on January 22, 2022February 28, 2022Leave a Comment on 7 Simple Ways to Be Prepared

     We have reached another aspect of the Proverbs 31 woman’s life. She clothes her family! While this verse is about the way the virtuous woman dresses her family warmly, there is a lot more than clothes that we can talk about in connection with this verse. What seems to be the main thrust …

Reasons to memorize Scripture

9 Wonderful Reasons to Memorize Scripture Regularly

updated on February 17, 2022February 21, 20224 Comments on 9 Wonderful Reasons to Memorize Scripture Regularly

    At a weekend ladies’ retreat with my mom and sister, I once heard an amazing, and also true, story. Would you like to hear it? Okay, great! An elderly lady began to memorize Scripture. Now, most people her age would probably have thought it unnecessary, since after all, the older you get, the …

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Peanut Butter Love | The Ruby Stories

updated on February 11, 2022February 14, 20226 Comments on Peanut Butter Love | The Ruby Stories

     “Okay, y’all.” Sterling stood up off the couch and snapped his book shut. “Mom wants us to get the living room straightened up this afternoon. We should go ahead and start so we can have it done by the time she wakes up from her nap.”      Jasper and Mica looked up …

How to slow down your life and take the time to prioritize

How to Slow Down Your Life and Prioritize the Things That Matter

updated on February 5, 2022February 7, 20224 Comments on How to Slow Down Your Life and Prioritize the Things That Matter

     Most of us are just plain too busy. Not only that but we easily get sucked into being busy doing things that really aren’t going to count for time and eternity. We talked in another post about toobusyitis – the condition that we nearly all have but don’t even always see as a …

Are you to busy? 8 Signs you are too busy and need to prioritize

8 Warning Signs You Are Too Busy and Need to Prioritize

on January 31, 2022January 31, 202210 Comments on 8 Warning Signs You Are Too Busy and Need to Prioritize

     There are many diseases and illnesses that people are diagnosed with these days. From cancer to arthritis, to just a cold, and everything in between, sickness is part of life. But you know, I think there’s one very common condition that the doctors don’t talk about. The funny thing is, most of us …

Proverbs 31:20 She Shares With Others

Simple Ways to Give Like the Proverbs 31 Woman

updated on January 22, 2022January 24, 20226 Comments on Simple Ways to Give Like the Proverbs 31 Woman

     Thus far, this passage on the Proverbs 31 woman has looked primarily at her home life. It’s talked about the different occupations she has at home and how she cares for her family and the others in her household. This verse takes more of an outward focus. While the Proverbs 31 woman prioritizes …

One-Sentence Stories

Ruby Writes a Tag For Me | The Ruby Stories

updated on February 4, 2022January 17, 20225 Comments on Ruby Writes a Tag For Me | The Ruby Stories

     I was tagged recently, and I decided to do something a little bit different. The tag is combined with our monthly Ruby story. That way, I was able to get Ruby to help me with the writing! I hope you enjoy what she had to say. Rules Thank the person who nominated you. Thank …

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2021 Word of the Year + What Did I Learn?

updated on January 8, 2022January 10, 20228 Comments on 2021 Word of the Year + What Did I Learn?

   Well, are you ready for the big reveal? I’ve decided to make this a tradition here on A Ruby in the Rough. Each year, I want to share with you what my word and verse of the year was for the previous year. My word of the year I revealed for 2020 was perspective, …

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Do’s and Don’ts of Goals and Habits

updated on January 1, 2022January 3, 20228 Comments on Do’s and Don’ts of Goals and Habits

     Do you ever wonder what the best New Year’s resolutions are? Or, maybe you have tried making resolutions over and over, and you have decided that they just don’t work and aren’t worth it. I think most of us (myself included) have experienced the excitement of making big plans for the new year, …

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Christmas Eve Under the Lights | The Ruby Stories

updated on February 4, 2022December 20, 20212 Comments on Christmas Eve Under the Lights | The Ruby Stories

     This is the second part of the story,  M&M Cookies for Rhoda. If you haven’t read that story, start there!      “Look at me! I look like a princess.” Rhoda Marshall twirled around, her pink gauze skirt ballooning as she went.      Ruby Randall laughed. “How am I supposed to put …

How to make Christmas special and be cozy for Christmas

Simple Ways to Have a Cozy Christmas

updated on December 11, 2021December 13, 20212 Comments on Simple Ways to Have a Cozy Christmas

     The Christmas season with all of its joy, coziness, and festivities is here!  It’s the perfect time of year to remember what Jesus did for us and rejoice in His goodness.  Christmas is a time for rejoicing and getting in the Christmas spirit.  But, we all know that sometimes this is easier said …

M&M Cookies for Rhoda | The Ruby Stories

updated on February 7, 2022November 22, 20212 Comments on M&M Cookies for Rhoda | The Ruby Stories

      “Oh, I just don’t know what to do.”  Ruby Randall spoke the words aloud to herself, going into her bedroom and dropping onto her bed.  She rested her chin in her hand and gazed out the window.  “I had Dad’s and Mom’s blessing to start this business with Amber and everything.  And, …

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How Can I Use My Planner Consistently?

updated on November 1, 2021November 1, 20212 Comments on How Can I Use My Planner Consistently?

     You have a beautiful planner.  You also have a bag full of stickers – enough to decorate your planners for years.  Maybe you even have all the fancy pens, washi tape, bookmarks, and sticky notes.  Oh, and even with all of this, you still can’t resist picking up that cute package of stickers …

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3 Ways to Work by Hand and Live Simply

updated on November 1, 2021October 25, 20214 Comments on 3 Ways to Work by Hand and Live Simply

   I don’t know about you, but I don’t know how to use a spinning wheel.  I did try spinning once at a craft festival, and it is a lot harder than it looks.  While I think it would be fun to learn, I don’t think that you have to use a spinning wheel to …

Bible Characters in the New Testament

Which New Testament Bible Characters Practiced Simple Living?

updated on October 11, 2021October 18, 20212 Comments on Which New Testament Bible Characters Practiced Simple Living?

     Simple living is an appealing ideal in our fast-paced world.  Slowing down and taking time to smell the roses sounds wonderful, but is it Biblical?  As Christians, don’t we need to rush from one thing to the next as fast as we can, trying to do as much for the Lord as we …

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How Can I Get the Taste of Success? Proverbs 31:18

updated on October 4, 2021October 4, 20212 Comments on How Can I Get the Taste of Success? Proverbs 31:18

You know that feeling. You have finished a hard job, and now you are reaping some of the benefits of it. Maybe you just cleaned up your messy kitchen, and now you are surveying the sparkling countertops and gleaming dishes. It could be that you planted a garden. All summer long you worked hard, spending …

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Which Old Testament Bible Characters Practiced Simple Living?

updated on September 29, 2021September 27, 20212 Comments on Which Old Testament Bible Characters Practiced Simple Living?

Have you ever wondered if there were people in the Bible who practiced simple living? I think that there were actually quite a few of them and that they have a lot to teach us if we slow down and take the time to learn. What does Christian simple living look like? Is simple living …

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How to Start a Prayer Journal (+ free printable!)

updated on September 17, 2021September 20, 20212 Comments on How to Start a Prayer Journal (+ free printable!)

     Prayer can be such a battleground.  Do you know why?  Satan knows that as Christians we so desperately need to connect with the Lord and draw strength from Him.  So, the devil fights us on this.  Oh, it may not look like a fight.  It may come across as a simple thought such …

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Sticky Notes to the Rescue | The Ruby Stories

updated on February 4, 2022September 13, 20212 Comments on Sticky Notes to the Rescue | The Ruby Stories

     “August 1,” Ruby mumbled to herself.  She flipped over the pages of her journal.  “It’s been exactly 3 months since my birthday.  A quarter of a year gone, and what do I have to show for it?”      Discontentedly she stared at the page she had written on her birthday.  ‘Goals for …

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Simple Exercise Tips from the Proverbs 31 Woman

updated on September 1, 2021September 6, 20214 Comments on Simple Exercise Tips from the Proverbs 31 Woman

     Exercise.  We all know that we need it.  Sometimes we may enjoy it, but other times it is just another to-do list item to hang over our heads.  There was a workout routine that I used to do.  It was certainly not something I wanted to go do just for the fun of …

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